Riverside,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Developmental Psychology in Riverside United States | University of California, Riverside
University of California, Riverside
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Riverside United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,864
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Developmental Psychology explores human growth and change across the lifespan. UCR's Developmental Psychology program adopts a comprehensive perspective to examine how biological, cognitive, emotional, motor, and social processes evolve within diverse settings, such as:
Family environments
Peer groups
Educational institutions
Cultural backgrounds
Current research in this field spans the entire human lifespan, from early childhood to advanced age. Investigative areas encompass attention processes, learning mechanisms, memory formation, sensory-motor skill development, gene-environment interactions, emotional control, academic motivation and performance, adolescent maturation, sociocultural influences on cognition, and factors affecting vulnerability and adaptability.
To identify developmental trends and underlying processes in both typical and atypical populations, researchers employ multiple study designs, including comparative age-group studies, long-term tracking, cross-cultural comparisons, and controlled experimental approaches. The methodology incorporates genetic analysis, physiological measurements, brain imaging, behavioral evaluations, and real-world observational techniques.
State-of-the-art research tools like MRI scanners, EEG equipment, and eye-tracking systems are available to faculty and students. The interdisciplinary character of this work fosters collaborations among departmental colleagues, researchers from other academic units, and international scientific partners.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are not required to have majored in psychology, but the equivalent (in knowledge) of a bachelor's degree in psychology is recommended. For students interested in behavioral neuroscience specialization, a strong background in biology or biochemistry is essential.
Applicants with an overall or major GPA of 3.5 or better have a higher rate of admission to our program.
A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale). We recommend that you check with the graduate program as they may have a higher standard for their GPA requirements. If your GPA is below this, follow up with the graduate program you are interested. Applications are reviewed in their entirety and the program can look at your other components and advise you on potential admission.
All applications are initially reviewed by the graduate program before a recommendation is submitted to the Graduate Division for final approval.
We require transcripts with final grades or most recent grades (if degree is in progress) from all college-level institutions you have attended. We also require proof of any degree awarded to you. Confirmation of your degree can be a degree posting on a transcript or a copy of your degree certificate. If you have attended an institution located outside of the US.
IELTS - minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component. TOEFL - minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT.
Applicants with an overall or major GPA of 3.5 or better have a higher rate of admission to our program.
A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale). We recommend that you check with the graduate program as they may have a higher standard for their GPA requirements. If your GPA is below this, follow up with the graduate program you are interested. Applications are reviewed in their entirety and the program can look at your other components and advise you on potential admission.
All applications are initially reviewed by the graduate program before a recommendation is submitted to the Graduate Division for final approval.
We require transcripts with final grades or most recent grades (if degree is in progress) from all college-level institutions you have attended. We also require proof of any degree awarded to you. Confirmation of your degree can be a degree posting on a transcript or a copy of your degree certificate. If you have attended an institution located outside of the US.
IELTS - minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component. TOEFL - minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT.
Tuition
USD
27,864